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outstanding
just asking
Pioneering a Movement
Just Out asked, "What should be
the theme of Portland Pride 2008?"
on Powell has been helping shape gay rights in
Oregon since 1977. He served as vice chairman
and, later, chairman of the Right to Privacy PAC
(which later became Basic Rights Oregon) during
his 12 years of involvement starting in 1984.
Nineteen years ago, he moved from Eugene to Northwest
Portland and has lived there since. In 1994 he was co-
chairman of the No on 13 statewide campaign committee,
defeating the initiative with just more than 50 percent of the
vote. He continues his work in the community by donating
heavily to organizations including Equity Foundation and
BRO and remains involved with political campaigns
statewide.
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A ndrew A shby
Drama Thing
“Glamorous.”
My name is Don Powell.
N adia W ilson
Artist and Pastry Chef
I am known for my work for gay and lesbian civil rights
starting in Eugene in 1977.
“Love for Everyone.”
My cause is a world without war and a country that
recognizes gay marriage along with racial and economic
justice for all.
I am 62 years old.
Right now I live in Northwest Portland with my partner.
My childhood ambition was to be a veterinarian.
A mara P érez
Co-'chairwoman of Happy Ours
(www.happyoursproductions. com)
My first same-sex crush was on a fellow tennis player in
Don Powell honors gay Portland through support and participation.
a tournament when 1 was 16.1 got to ride to a tournament in
Vancouver [British Columbia) with him, «nd I was in heaven,
by oysters, fries and Caesar salad with Ketel One martinis at
even with his mom along.
Bluehour with Cheryl Perrin and Barry Pack followed by an ear
I like to spend my down time with my partner and silly
wiener dog, Mocha, just hanging out.
My proudest moment was when 1 set up a Charitable
Remainder Trust in 2006 with Equity Foundation as the beneficiary.
My biggest challenge is keeping my sanity while the Bush
administration continues to occupy Iraq and in the process kill
our soldiers and innocent people. Some days 1 want to join the
brave people here and throughout the country not afraid to go to
jail to protest what is happening.
A perfect day in Portland would be spent with close friends,
having breakfast at the Bijou, Cameo Café or Hotel DeLuxe.
Then goiqg to 24 Hour [Fitness] for a workout. And then a walk
around the neighborhood with [my partner) and Mocha followed
Given the attacks on gay people,
it should be “Happy to Be Gay.”
ly visit to Salon Q. The evening would be complete on a certain
rooftop deck watching the sunset holding my partner.
My first job was selling peanuts, popcorn and Cracker Jacks
at the Tacoma Giants [baseball] Cheney Stadium at age 16.
My vice is a daily soy latte with a couple shots of espresso and
occasional martinis.
D an W hite
Energetic
My inspiration is Ellen DeGeneres.
“Gay Is In.”
The last queer or philanthropic event I participated in was
Basic Rights Oregon’s annual business luncheon.
My highest hope for the cause is to go to bed one night feel
ing totally accepted and liberated as a complete human being with
full and complete legal rights. ©
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